The Armed Ship America; Or, When We Sailed from Salem: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Armed Ship America; Or, When We Sailed from Salem is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Otis, James (1848–1912).
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"The Armed Ship America; Or, When We Sailed from Salem" by James Otis is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Nathan Crowninshield and his friend Simon Ropes as they embark on a privateering voyage aboard the ship America during the War of 1812. The narrative captures the challenges and adventures faced by young sailors in their quest to contribute to their country's efforts against British naval forces. The opening of the novel introduces Nathan and Simon as eager young men ready to join the crew of the America, a highly regarded privateer ship. As they prepare to embark on their adventure, they reflect on their motivations and the esteem in which their ship and captain are held. The excitement of sailing into the unknown is juxtaposed with the bittersweet emotions of leaving their mothers behind, highlighting the personal sacrifices associated with military service at sea. As they face the realities of ship life, including the stern discipline from the crew and the dangers of warfare, the boys must quickly adapt to their new roles, embarking on a journey that promises peril, camaraderie, and growth.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Armed Ship America; Or, When We Sailed from Salem
- Author credits: Otis, James (1848–1912)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure stories
- Armed yachts -- Juvenile fiction
- Mothers and sons -- Juvenile fiction
- Prisoners -- Juvenile fiction
- Privateering -- Juvenile fiction
- Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
- Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
- Ship captains -- Juvenile fiction
- Uncles -- Juvenile fiction
- Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: History - American
- Category: History - Warfare
- Category: Novels
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